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SRTS Annual Meeting

SRTS Annual Meeting

In June the Oregon Active Transportation Summit and the OR SRTS Annual Meeting were held in Portland. We were so pleased with the turn out and the opportunity to have time in person with SRTS coordinators from across the state!  We discussed topics like how to get...

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Burns Paiute Health + WEllness Fair

Burns Paiute Health + WEllness Fair

June 20th was the Burns Paiute Health Fair in Burns Oregon. The fair covered a wide range of health and wellness opportunities including bike safety and Safe Routes to School resources for children in the area. Commute Option’s Kim Curley attended on behalf of the...

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Meet lauriel: The New SRTS Coordinator for The City of Tigard

Meet lauriel: The New SRTS Coordinator for The City of Tigard

Safe Routes is growing in Tigard! Recently, Lauriel Amoroso was hired as an SRTS Coordinator to help expand outreach and engagement in the community. We asked Lauriel some questions to learn a bit more about her. – Name, title, and organization   Lauriel Amoroso, Safe...

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Juneteenth Celebrations

Juneteenth Celebrations

Juneteenth is an important holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S. after the Civil War. Many events are held across the U.S. in celebration of Juneteenth. Below you will find a short history of Juneteenth and information about how you can get involved...

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Spring Walk+roll in medford

Spring Walk+roll in medford

Overall, there was a great statewide turnout for the May Walk+Roll Challenge! Thank you to everyone who planned and put on Walk+Roll events. SRTS in Medford celebrated with a Spring Walk+Roll on May 8th for National Bike+Roll to School Day. Julie Van Horn, SRTS...

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Including Students with Disabilities in SRTS Activities 

Including Students with Disabilities in SRTS Activities 

Students with disabilities should be included in SRTS activities. There are countless benefits of participating in SRTS activities, including mental and physical. Please see below for some benefits, recommendations, and learning opportunities. Benefits:  ...

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